tonguechic.com Archives - 14 March 2012, Wednesday

Perhaps it’s something in the water, or the clash between modernity and tradition, or even the rich tapestry of cultures that London is rife with but the fact that there are endless possibilities leads to one of the most exciting fashion events in the fashion calendar. There’s a reaso...

Our friends at Poskod.SG tipped us off to Singapore-based Malaysian designer Priscilla Ong Shunmugam, whose beautifully designed and crafted clothes has been quietly collecting fans, and press inches, in Singapore. Thanks to the cancellation of the Foo Fighters concert, I found myself...

As summer reaches its tail end Down Under at the moment, the city’s stylistas ready up their layers. If you ever need a lesson in dressing for in-between climates, look no further than these stylish Melbourne-ites for a lesson.

We’re obsessed with this season’s cool new hue – mint green. This shade is a lovely mix between blue and green that gives off a very spring-appropriate vibe. Here are some style inspirations from fashion bloggers around the region that gave the color mint a refreshing twist.

As seen all over Levi’s Spring 2012 collection, coloured denim has returned to the forefront of the fashion scene. The streets of KL are sporting vibrant colours such as mustard, bubblegum pink and as well as cerulean. Whether dressed up or down, it is certainly gives that playful twi...

Relocating your life from Paris to Hong Kong would undoubtedly leave many with crippling jet lag and culture shock. But for Cedric Delzenne, the move from the fashion capital of the world to the fashion capital of Asia served as inspiration for a site that have earned the love of fash...

It has been a trend for a while now, to have stacks of bracelets and bangles hanging on your wrists, and sometimes they might be a tad silly but still cute, like the Silly Bandz craze late last year. However, jewelry designer Lisa Salzer of Lulu Frost and her orthodontist sister Jenni...

On a summery Saturday, bargain hunters and fashion enthusiasts all alike made their way to Jaya One for a thrilling retail escapade. Markets at Jaya One was host to over 100 vendors selling everything from deliciously scented handmade soaps to a wide range of (new and pre-loved) appar...

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On a summery Saturday, bargain hunters and fashion enthusiasts all alike made their way to Jaya One for a thrilling retail escapade. Markets at Jaya One was host to over 100 vendors selling everything from deliciously scented handmade soaps to a wide range of (new and pre-loved) appar...

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Our TiC pick of the month goes to AzuraAzwa . Made up of two sisters with a passion for crafting and experimenting with designs, they’ve conjured one-of-a-kind pieces using a blend of materials and colours. From designing and sewing their own baju kurung for Raya, Azura develops and e...

Tommy Ton, fashion photographer and founder of style blog, Jak and Jil has teamed up with Club Monaco to create a capsule collection of limited edition handbags for men and women. As a man who’s always on-the-go, Tommy Ton knows the importance of a functional yet attractive bag. The c...

Hidden in the hustling plaza of Sungei Wang is Chalk; a charming store that houses a wonderful collection of vintage and thrifted apparel and accessories. The store is owned by Peas Hon, an avid fashion enthusiast/hairdresser that has a hodgepodge personal style of classic and hip. Ha...

Having racked up time as former Senior Beauty Editor at Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, to say that Alli Sim is something of a beauty and skincare enthusiast is akin to describing the sky as blue or the grass, green. Transplanted from Australia to Singapore, here is a woman who has parlaye...

It’s safe to say that since the Levi’s Curve ID debuted, the world of denim has undergone a revolution unlike any other. Gone are the days of plumber’s butt, whale tails, and muffin tops as the new era of denim matches the fit to your body, instead of the other way around. For Spring ...

NIVEA Mobile Beauty Lab From today right up till 25th July, the Nivea Mobile Beauty Lab will be making its rounds in the Kla MTV World Stage 2009: The All American Rejects As you probably might already know, we've been giving out a pair of MTV World Stage passes a day. If Tongue in Ch...

It started with a band, Explosions in the Sky. The mutual love for these post-rock titans served as icebreaker for when Carolyn Chon met Julian Oh and five years later and a walk down the aisle, this husband and wife combo are now making waves as Redd Bullets . Theirs is the poster ex...

With Jason Wu sending out an army of leggy glamazons in an Asian-influenced Fall/Winter collection at New York Fashion Week, the call of the continent has been broadcast loud and clear. Behold, your fashion revolution, Asia! In an act of thinking global and acting local, Eriin.com is ...

As New York Fashion Week officially come to a close, we’ve identified five key trends to look out for. Whether it’s planning your winter wardrobe or simply borrowing some style inspirations from the runway, here’s the complete roundup of NYFW Fall/Winter 2012.

We’ve basically laid out everything that we can for this year’s spring/summer collections -fashion trends, wardrobe essentials, type of shoes and bags and will be big this year. We’re going to round it up by introducing the beauty trends for this year’s spring/summer collections, and ...

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The Internet is rife with inspiration but sometimes there’s so much to take in that we forget the moment we set eyes on something new. To solve the problem, here comes Pinterest . Think of it as a virtual board where you pin all your creative interests without printing them (Mother Ea...

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Ushering in the key trends of 2012, Topshop brings in opulent fabrics and 90s shapes to SS12. Full of bold prints and metallic infused pastels, it is truly an eye catching collection. With elements of 4 distinct themes – Surf Luxe, South Pacific, Spring Equinox and Native, expect a hy...

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After a month of awards season which resulted in many a predictable , safe and rather drab red carpet looks, it all comes down to this. The crème de la crème gathered at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood as the glitterati worked their schmooze at the 2012 Oscars. Given the overwhelmingly...

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There are too many ways to wear a bow. Whether an oversized feature or a simple ribbon, a bow can add a feminine flair to any outfit. See how these fashion bloggers try on different playful approaches to bows this spring.

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Yes, Spring/Summer 2012 may be all about the runway shows and the patterns and colours unveiled but let’s give love to the fabulous ad campaigns that the fashion houses come up with. Most of them adhere to the safe route of having high-profile models sprawled over an ambiguous backgro...

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Perhaps it’s the little girl inside all of us that makes this hairstyle a must-do at least once in our lives, but there’s no denying the allure of the chignon bun. Perfect for hiding dirty unwashed hair and adding a dash of chic to your look, we unveil this simple trick to create the ...